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To turn off the check engine light in your 2012 GMC Terrain, you can disconnect the battery cables for 10-15 minutes and then reconnect them. The issue could be as minor as a loose gas cap or a change in humidity, or as major as a faulty catalytic converter. There are numerous factors that can activate the check engine light. If the light comes on, the first step is to inspect the gas cap for looseness. If it's loose, tighten it and keep driving. It may take some time for the light to reset even after tightening the gas cap.
To clear the check engine light on your 2012 GMC Terrain, you can disconnect the battery cables for about 10-15 minutes, then reconnect them. Alternatively, you can turn your key to the "on" position twice, then off, and finally start the engine. This should make the light go away.